Quality Engineering Manager

Position: Quality Engineering Manager

Full-Time | On-Site | Monday–Friday | Paid Overtime (OT as Needed)

Location: Bolingbrook, IL

This is a newly created Quality Engineering Manager role driven by growth, offering the opportunity to join a high-energy environment that values accuracy, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Benefits begin on day one, and the company places a strong emphasis on employee engagement, recognition, and development. Overtime is available and fully paid.

About the Organization

• Rapid growth over the last several years
• Manufacturer and co-packer of liquid products with vertically integrated operations
• Includes liquid filling and an expanding blow-molding capability
• Multi-shift, high-volume operations with seasonal peak periods
• Benefits effective day one with competitive employer contributions
• Regular employee reviews and annual cost-of-living increases
• Strong culture with ongoing engagement and appreciation initiatives

Position Overview

The Quality Engineering Manager will play a critical role in ensuring product integrity, compliance, and operational consistency across multiple production lines. This leader will oversee a multi-shift auditing team, support document control processes, drive corrective actions, and maintain high standards throughout the facility.

This position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who can operate with urgency, lead a diverse team, and partner closely with operations leadership. Paid overtime is required during seasonal and peak production periods.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

• Manage, coach, and develop a quality auditing team across multiple shifts
• Ensure consistent application of quality and compliance procedures
• Collaborate effectively with operations leadership to uphold standards

Document Control

• Support the maintenance and accuracy of controlled documents
• Manage document databases, updates, revisions, and distribution
• Ensure production records are complete, accurate, and compliant with requirements
• Review documentation for product release and escalate abnormalities

Data Entry & Analysis

• Enter and maintain quality-related data in ERP and document management systems
• Analyze trends, identify discrepancies, and provide supporting insights
• Generate routine or ad-hoc quality reports as needed

Line Auditing & Inspection

• Conduct in-process inspections, line clearances, and component verification
• Perform routine line audits such as:
• Closure torque checks
• Induction seal verification
• Product appearance inspection
• Bottle/case coding verification
• Case seal checks
• UPC label placement
• Closure color/style verification
• Label orientation
• Pallet wrap tension
• Stop production immediately when deviations occur and escalate to leadership
• Document and report all quality concerns

Qualifications

• 6 - 8 years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Excel, ERP platforms, and document control systems
• Ability to sit, stand, climb stairs, type for extended periods, and lift up to 30 lbs
• Ability to work paid overtime, including weekends/holidays during peak season
• High attention to detail and ability to meet fast-paced production standards
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.